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Kali Herbst Minino

Kali Herbst Minino is a freelance journalist based in Seattle. Their writing focuses on labor movements and LGBTQ+ issues.

Kali's Latest Articles

Despite Stalled Contract Negotiations, Shasta’s IHSS Workers Don’t Plan to Strike
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May 5, 2025

More than 4,000 Shasta County community members work for a program known as In-Home Health Services. While IHSS workers are legally allowed to strike once their contract expires, local workers are pursuing other forms of negotiation instead — out of concern for their clients.

Shasta County’s IHSS Workers are Asking for a Living Wage. Here’s What You Need to Know.
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March 27, 2025

Amidst a County-wide healthcare shortage, more than 4,000 IHSS workers are serving on the frontlines for $18.10 an hour. They're negotiating for more.

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